2026Q1(xii)Factorization of Polynomials (Remainder and Factor Theorems)

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What must be added to x³ + 7x² + 3x + 2 so that the result is completely divisible by (x + 2)?

Topic: Remainder and factor theorem

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−40−161640

Answer

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(b) −16

Explanation

Remainder at x=−2 is (−8)+28−6+2=16. Add −16 to make remainder zero.

In words

−16

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